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City of Bloomington Township Board of Trustees met August 26

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Aug 28, 2024

City of Bloomington Township Board of Trustees met 5:30 p.m. Monday, August 26.

Groundbreaking ceremony held for new Boys & Girls Club in Fairbury

By McLean County Times | Aug 28, 2024

Yesterday, the Intergenerational Center Boys & Girls Club groundbreaking ceremony took place in Fairbury. The event marked a significant step towards a project aimed at benefiting both children and seniors in the community.

Breanne Hall earns contract extension as Illinois State women’s golf head coach

By McLean County Times | Aug 28, 2024

NORMAL, Ill. – Two-time Missouri Valley Conference Women's Golf Coach of the Year Breanne Hall has secured a contract extension to remain the Redbirds' head coach through the 2026-27 season, ISU Interim Director of Athletics Dr. Jeri Beggs announced on Wednesday.

Illinois State Cross Country begins season at Hawkeye Invite

By McLean County Times | Aug 28, 2024

The Illinois State Cross Country team is set to open its 2024 campaign Friday afternoon, as the squad will compete at the 2024 Hawkeye Invite, hosted by the University of Iowa. The event is scheduled to begin at 5 p.m. CST.

Brock Spack Show to preview Iowa game at Schooners

By McLean County Times | Aug 28, 2024

The 2024 season for Illinois State football begins on Saturday in Iowa, as the No. 19 ranked team heads to Kinnick Stadium to face the No. 25 ranked Iowa. ISU head coach Brock Spack will discuss the upcoming game against the Hawkeyes on Thursday at the first The Brock Spack Show of the season, live from Schooners in Bloomington at 6 p.m.

Illinois State soccer to face Oakland Grizzlies on Thursday

By McLean County Times | Aug 28, 2024

Illinois State Soccer (1-1-1, 0-0-0 MVC) continues a three-game road swing Thursday at Oakland (0-3-1, 0-0-0 Horizon) as the Redbirds close the month of August against the Grizzlies. Kickoff is set for 4 p.m. CT. No broadcast is available.

No.19 Redbirds prepare for season opener against No.25 Iowa Hawkeyes

By McLean County Times | Aug 28, 2024

The Illinois State Redbirds, ranked No. 19/20 in the FCS, are set to open their 2024 season against the No. 25 Iowa Hawkeyes of the FBS on August 31 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.

Election Center and Shop Grand Opening

By Press Release | Aug 27, 2024

The McLean County Republicans are excited to announce the grand opening of their 2024 Election Center and Restore Illinois Shop on Wednesday, September 4, at 4:00 p.m. The store, located at 211 S. Prospect, Suite 9, Bloomington, offers a wide range of political campaign materials, from yard signs and lapel pins to caps and T-shirts.